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marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
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Recent Examples of gusty
However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In these areas, storms are generally more isolated and less intense, but gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The wildfire threat will remain moderate to high across Central Texas with low dew point temperatures (indicating low atmospheric moisture) and somewhat gusty winds.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The front will, however, bring a round of gusty winds into the region.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some areas are expecting about 6 inches, while some areas may potentially see more than a foot, as well as gusty winds that will likely cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
There will be gusty winds at times ahead of this line, and as the line moves through some locations will likely have brief wind gusts between 35 and 45 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Then, after a rainy and gusty midday Sunday, winter will return as temperatures are forecast to plunge nearly 50 degrees by Tuesday morning.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, additional storms are expected to bring more rain, gusty winds and colder temperatures to California.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
In these areas, storms are generally more isolated and less intense, but gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The wildfire threat will remain moderate to high across Central Texas with low dew point temperatures (indicating low atmospheric moisture) and somewhat gusty winds.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The front will, however, bring a round of gusty winds into the region.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some areas are expecting about 6 inches, while some areas may potentially see more than a foot, as well as gusty winds that will likely cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
There will be gusty winds at times ahead of this line, and as the line moves through some locations will likely have brief wind gusts between 35 and 45 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Then, after a rainy and gusty midday Sunday, winter will return as temperatures are forecast to plunge nearly 50 degrees by Tuesday morning.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, additional storms are expected to bring more rain, gusty winds and colder temperatures to California.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
Adjective
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April weather is cool, wet, and often windy at altitude.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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The windy city is also a finalist along with Atlanta to host the 2028 convention.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes the blustery weather can distract play, as a takeaway food bag blowing onto the main stadium court during Grigor Dimitrov’s first-round victory against Terence Atmane did on Thursday.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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On a blustery October night in Brooklyn, an unusual crowd gathered outside the opulent Kings Theatre.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This breezy linen-blend matching set solves that problem.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Opt for an elevated neutral palette A seamless flow is easy and breezy in this outdoor kitchen and dining area by Regan Baker Design, an AD Pro member.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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